Synonyms of nationalism

nationalism

noun

ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

as in patriotism

excessive favoritism towards one's own country

Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• loyalty
• superpatriotism
• xenophobia
• nativism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cosmopolitanism
• internationalism
• globalism

2

as in devotion

love and support for one's country

American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• devotion
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• allegiance
• loyalty
• passion
• faithfulness
• fealty
• steadfastness
• fervency
• constancy
• staunchness
• fervidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treason
• desertion
• treachery
• disaffection
• disloyalty
• faithlessness
• fickleness
• falseness
• inconstancy
• unfaithfulness
• perfidiousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nationalism

At the same time, many progressive church leaders, facing dwindling congregations and general public apathy, have become more careful about appearing partisan in any way, which has allowed right-wing Christian nationalism to define the conversation about religion and politics. —Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026

Jim then says something along the lines of how fascism, nationalism and populism never returned again. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026

Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, found that trust in institutions, from governments to businesses, is being eroded by inflation, nationalism, employees’ fear of losing jobs to AI, and the spread of disinformation. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Jan. 2026

The rise of right-wing politics and nationalism at home has also raised fears over the future of public spending on arts and culture. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026